Reverse Idler Gear: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the manual transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>MANUAL TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
- Remove the back-up light switch and the neutral position switch. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>SWITCHES AND HARNESS>REMOVAL .
- Remove the transfer case together with the extension case assembly. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>TRANSFER CASE AND EXTENSION CASE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
- Remove the transmission case. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>TRANSMISSION CASE>REMOVAL .
- Remove the drive pinion shaft assembly. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>DRIVE PINION SHAFT ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
- Remove the main shaft assembly. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>MAIN SHAFT ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
- Remove the front differential assembly. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>FRONT DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
- Remove the shifter forks and rods. Refer to MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL (5MT)>SHIFTER FORK AND ROD>REMOVAL .
- Pull out the straight pin, and remove the reverse idler gear shaft, adjusting washer, reverse idler gear and washer.
- Remove the reverse shifter lever.